Learners Invited to Check Out Websites, Tweak the Code
App of the Day picks are selected from the top edtech tools reviewed by Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly.
Title: Mozilla X-Ray Goggles
Summary: Remix tool reveals code, can strengthen kids' understanding of the Web
Pros: Discovery learning at its best: Revealing chunks of complex code on any website and letting kids edit and remix leads to powerful learning.
Cons: Some kids might need a little extra help understanding HTML structure, tags, and attributes, and the in-tool app doesn't provide that.
Bottom Line: It's a blast to use and an easy way to get experimentation and prototyping going with plenty of student choice -- kids are really in the driver's seat!
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